Mushtaq Ahmed: “Shadab’s absence is a big blow to Pakistan but hopefully he will be fit in time for the World Cup”
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Legendary leg-spinner Mushtaq Ahmed has admitted that spinner Shadab Khan’s absence from the national team is a “big blow to Pakistan”.
Thisara last represented Sri Lanka at the Champions Trophy
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Sri Lanka have included all-rounders Thisara Perera and Milinda Siriwardana in their squad for the upcoming five-match ODI series against India.
Jadeja will play no part in the third Test against Sri Lanka
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India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja will miss the third Test against Sri Lanka in Pallekele as he was suspended for accumulating six demerit points within a 24-month period.
“He will miss a minimum of four weeks”
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Sri Lanka all-rounder Asela Gunaratne will miss the remainder of the Test series against India, as well as the ODI and Twenty20 series that follows.
England lead 1-0 going into the second Test
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England have opted not to make any changes to their squad for the second Test against South Africa, which begins on Friday in Nottingham.
“In a most fortunate turn of events, there has been no serious injury”
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Sri Lanka all-rounder Thisara Perera is likely to miss his side’s must-win Champions Trophy showdown against Pakistan on Monday after taking a blow to the head.
“I won’t be bowling, but I’m fully fit to play as a batsman”
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Sri Lanka captain Angelo Mathews has confirmed that he will be feature in his side’s Champions Trophy match against India on Thursday, but won’t bowl.
“He would definitely be a loss if he couldn’t play”
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England all-rounder Chris Woakes could potentially miss the rest of the Champions Trophy after suffering a left side strain.
“If he continues to develop at the same rate in all formats he could become the complete bowler for South Africa”
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Former South Africa pace bowler Shaun Pollock is confident that seamer Kagiso Rabada will have a strong showing during South Africa’s tour of England and the Champions Trophy.
“I played in it the last time it was here too when we just missed out in the final, so I want to go one better this year”
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England wicketkeeper-batsman Jos Buttler has revealed that he is determined to avenge his side’s loss in the final of the 2013 Champions Trophy.
